William & Mary: fly or drive?
Should you fly or drive to visit William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia? The nearest airport is RIC (Richmond, 60 min from campus). Here's how to decide based on where you're coming from.
Fri, Sep 11 → Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults
2 nights
2 adults
The short answer
It depends. Drive if you're under 4 hours away; fly if over 7. Between 4 and 7 hours, drive for two colleges (the car's flexibility wins) and fly for one (the time savings wins).
Nearest airport
Airport
RIC
Richmond
Drive to campus
60 min
without traffic
Backup airport
ORF
Norfolk
Fly-in program
No
standard visit
Drive times from major metros
| From | Distance | Drive time | Recommend |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 329 mi | 6 h 43 m | Either |
| Chicago, IL | 781 mi | 15 h 57 m | Fly |
| Atlanta, GA | 584 mi | 11 h 56 m | Either |
| Dallas, TX | 1387 mi | 28 h 18 m | Fly |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2741 mi | 55 h 57 m | Fly |
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